Building Plans Examiner -IV - Electrical- Building Department

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the city of port st. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. The starting salary ranges for the position are listed below, and are dependent upon qualifications. Technical work in the review and examination of construction plans for compliance with florida building code and other applicable codes, statutes and ordinances. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city and its building department.

the following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• keeps the mission, vision, and values of the city of port st. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• reviews plans and applications in accordance with applicable codes.
• coordinates and routes reviews to fire marshal.
• prepares comments for code deficiencies.
• calculates fees in accordance with approved fee schedules.
• attends meetings with staff, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• maintains proficiency with code changes and ordinances.
• tracks and maintains required continuing education (ceu) requirements for licensure in accordance with state and department policy.
• confers with contractors, developers, or public to explain corrective actions necessary for compliance with building codes.
• provides high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Accomplishes customer service goals and department expectations of customer service excellence.
• reads and interprets plans, specifications, correspondence, and related construction documents.
• assist in emergency response measures, as needed.
• accesses, inputs and retrieves information from a computer.
• other duties as may be assigned.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

education and/or experience building plans examiner i - graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Five (5) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor required.

building plans examiner ii - graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Six (6) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.

building plans examiner iii - graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Seven (7) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.

building plans examiner iv - graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Eight (8) years' experience in construction required. Two years (2) in commercial construction, design, or inspections of buildings as supervisor or contractor required.

certificates, licenses, registrations possession of a valid florida driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

building plans examiner i - possession and maintenance of one (1) state of florida-mandated building plans examiner certification or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

building plans examiner ii - possession and maintenance of two (2) state of florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or the ability to obtain certifications required within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

building plans examiner iii - possession and maintenance of three (3) state of florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or the ability to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

building plans examiner iv - possession and maintenance of four (4) state of florida-mandated building plans examiner certifications or residential combination certification, or the ability to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

knowledge, skills, & abilities knowledge of principles and practices of building construction. Thorough knowledge and understanding of building…